Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 113-109. USA TODAY Sports/Derick E. Hingle

The Golden State Warriors (43-8) will host the Chicago Bulls (26-26) at the Oracle Arena Wednesday just four nights after a shocking overtime road defeat to the Sacramento Kings. Here are all the live streaming info.

Saturday's loss marked Golden State's third since the start of 2017 after they bulldozed through the month of January with a couple of narrow defeats to the Memphis Grizzlies (Jan. 6) and Miami Heat (Jan. 23). The Warriors are still the indisputable best team in the NBA -- leading the league in key categories such as points per game (118.2), assists per game (31.1), field goal percentage (.499), steals per game (9.4), blocks per game (6.5) and opposition three-point percentage (.322). They are also ranked No. 3 in opposition field goal percentage (.436) and No. 5 in rebounds per game (45.1).

At this stage of the season, most analysts expect the Warriors to make their third consecutive NBA Finals appearance in June, barring an unforeseen injury or a monumental upset during the playoffs. While the team is on course to register another 70-win season, coach Steve Kerr isn't ready to lower the intensity or take regular season game for granted. During Saturday's loss in Sacramento, Kerr was ejected and fined $US25,000 ($AU32,765) for his outburst and run-in with referee Bill Spooner.

"I knew I was going to get fined; I deserve it. I do feel bad for my words. I don't mind the explosion. I think we're all entitled to snap once in a while. But I used inappropriate words," said Kerr, who will coach the Western Conference All-Stars during this month's All-Star Game in New Orleans. On Wednesday, Kerr will be going up against his former team, Chicago Bulls, for only the fourth time since becoming a head coach.

Warriors vs Bulls: Jimmy Butler 'questionable' for game

Meanwhile, the Bulls, courtesy a .500 record, are clinging to the No. 7 seed in the East despite playing without superstar Jimmy Butler over the last two games. Butler, nursing a heel injury, is listed questionable for Wednesday's game just a week after dropping 28 points in just 30 minutes against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Butler's impressive showing against the Thunder helped Chicago begin their six-game West Coast road trip with a 128-100 victory before the team suffered a 121-117 overtime loss in Houston.

In Butler's absence, veteran start Dwyane Wade has stepped up to the plate, tallying 50 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists over the last two games. Also, Bulls have benefitted from the improved showing of fourth-year point guard Michael Carter-Williams, who dropped 21 points during Monday's win in Sacramento. "Michael gives you a lot of versatility. He can make plays, is a good slasher who can attack the basket, and gives you a really good defensive presence," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said on Tuesday, via ESPN.

How to watch Golden State Warriors vs Chicago Bulls live stream:

Start time: 10:30 PM (ET), 7:30 PM (PT), 1:30 PM on Thursday (AEST), 2:30 PM (AEDT)
On TV: ESPN (USA), ESPN (Australia)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass (Global), WatchESPN (USA), WatchESPN (Australia)

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